Multiple Critical Vulnerabilities Patched in IBM Db2 Mirror for i

IBM has disclosed 18 vulnerabilities affecting the graphical user interface of its Db2 Mirror for i database synchronization product, which replicates Db2 for i databases across multiple systems. The most severe issue, CVE-2026-17186, carries a CVSSv3.1 base score of 9.9 and allows remote execution of arbitrary CL commands due to improper neutralization of specific elements within commands. Additional high-severity flaws include CVE-2026-17184 (CVSS 9.8) enabling arbitrary code execution through external file and path control, and CVE-2026-17182 (CVSS 9.8) permitting authentication bypass via URI path validation failures to access or modify sensitive data. Further issues encompass path traversal for writing files to arbitrary locations (CVE-2026-17181, CVSS 9.3) and an authorization bypass (CVE-2026-16879, CVSS 8.8). The vulnerabilities impact versions 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4, with fixes released in the August 11 security advisory.

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IBM has addressed 18 vulnerabilities in the graphical user interface of its IBM Db2 Mirror for i database synchronization product, which enables replication of Db2 for i databases across multiple systems.

The security advisory published on August 11 details flaws affecting versions 7.6, 7.5, and 7.4. Among them are several critical issues that could allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary commands or access sensitive information.

Key Vulnerabilities

  • CVE-2026-17186 (CVSSv3.1 9.9): Improper neutralization of specific command elements permits remote execution of arbitrary CL commands.
  • CVE-2026-17184 (CVSS 9.8): External control of filenames or paths leads to arbitrary code execution.
  • CVE-2026-17182 (CVSS 9.8): Insufficient URI path validation allows authentication bypass, enabling retrieval or modification of confidential data.
  • CVE-2026-17181 (CVSS 9.3): Path traversal vulnerability permits writing files to arbitrary locations.
  • CVE-2026-16879 (CVSS 8.8): Authorization flaw that can be exploited to bypass access controls.

Administrators are advised to apply the updates provided in the official IBM Security Bulletin without delay to mitigate these risks.

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